quotes / wisdom

"Foster and polish the warrior spirit while serving in the world; illuminate the path according to your inner light. "

( Morihei Ueshiba , Founder of Aikido . 1883 / 1969

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" Budo is not a means of felling the opponent by force or by lethal weapons. Neither is it intended to lead the world to destruction by arms and other illegitimate means. True Budo calls for bringing the inner energy of the universe in order, protecting the peace of the world , as well as preserving, everything in nature in its right form.
If your opponent tries to pull you, let him pull. Don't pull against him; pull in unison with him.
Aikido does not rely on weapons or brute force to succeed; instead we put ourselves in tune with the universe, maintain peace in our own realms, nurture life, and prevent death and destruction. The true meaning of the term "samurai" is one who serves and adheres to the power of love."

( Morihei Ueshiba , Founder of Aikido . 1883 / 1969

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" Loyalty and devotion lead to bravery. Bravery leads to the spirit of self-sacrifice. The spirit of self-sacrifice creates trust in the power of love. "

( Morihei Ueshiba , Founder of Aikido . 1883 / 1969

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" The totally awakened warrior can freely utilize all elements contained in heaven and earth. The true warrior learns how to correctly perceive the activity of the universe and how to transform martial techniques into vehicles of purity, goodness, and beauty. A warrior's mind and body must be permeated with enlightened wisdom and deep calm. "

( Morihei Ueshiba , Founder of Aikido . 1883 / 1969

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" The real Art of Peace is not to sacrifice a single one of your warriors to defeat an enemy. Vanquish your foes by always keeping yourself in a safe and unassailable position; then no one will suffer any losses. The Way of a Warrior, the Art of Politics, is to stop trouble before it starts. It consists in defeating your adversaries spiritually by making them realize the folly of their actions. The Way of a Warrior is to establish harmony."

( Morihei Ueshiba , Founder of Aikido . 1883 / 1969 )

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" Cast off limiting thoughts and return to true emptiness. Stand in the midst of the Great Void. This is the secret of the Way of a Warrior "

( Morihei Ueshiba , Founder of Aikido . 1883 / 1969 )

"The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated" - Gandhi

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"As long as humans continue to be the ruthless destroyer of other beings, we will never know health or peace. For as long as people massacre animals, they will kill each other. Indeed, those who sow the seed of murder and pain will never reap joy or love." - Pythagoras

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"Nothing will benefit human health and increase chances for survival of life on Earth as much as the evolution to a vegetarian diet." - Albert Einstein (1879-1955)

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"Falling in love you remain a child; rising in love you mature. By and by love becomes not a relationship, it becomes a state of your being. Not that you are in love - now you are love" - OSHO

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"Non-violence leads to the highest ethics, which is the goal of all evolution. Until we stop harming all other living beings, we are still savages." - Thomas A. Edison

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"If you judge people, you have no time to love them."- Mother Teresa

"The more helpless the creature, the more it is entitled to protection from humans form the cruelty of humans." - Gandhi

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"If you perceive the true form of heaven and earth, you will be enlightened to your own true form. If you are enlightened about a certain principle, you can put it into practice. After each practical application, reflect on your efforts. Progress continually like this"

( Morihei Ueshiba , Founder of Aikido . 1883 / 1969 )

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